Canopy.



JOHN J'. aint/raux, or .Terrasson-GH, rnNNsYLv'ANm.

CANOPY.

' Specification of Letters Patent.

Patented' Jan. 1,1918.

Appu'catib'n ined Agustjzs, 191e.` serial ne. 116,461.

To 'all 11j/wm z'tmay concern: j A

Be it known that I', Jenn J. MAMAUX, 'a citizen of the United States, residing at Pittsburgh, in the county of `Allegheny and State of Pennsylvania, have invented certainl new and useful improvements in Canopies, of which the following is a specification.

T his invention relates broadly to improvements in `crash canopies used primarily for inclosing the passage-ways from the streets to the doorways for receptionaballs, weddings, etc., and particularly to that type of canopy which extends from the ordinary passage-vitry canopy inclo'sure into the street over carriages, automobiles, vehicles, etc., to protect parties or guests as they are entering 0r leaving same. A

The objects of this invention are to' provide a canopy extension'of the type and for the purpose set forth, which may be readily and quickly assembled and disassembled, which is comparatively light in weight and attractive in appearance.

Further objects of the invention are to provide a device of the character set forth, which is simple in its construction and arrangement, strong, durable and efficient in its use and inexpensive to manufacture.

To the accomplishment of these and such other objects as may hereinafter appear the invention consists of the novel construction, combination and arrangement of parts herein specifically described and illustrated in the accompanying drawing wherein is shown an embodiment of the invention.

In the drawing, forming a portion of this specification, and wherein like numerals of reference designate corresponding parts throughout the several views:

Figure 1 is a side elevational view of the canopy extension framing in accordance with this invention, showing the position of the framing, in dotted lines, when tilted and not in use.

Fig. 2 is a front elevational view of the canopy extension framing, with. the front arch and associated parts removed.

Fig. 3 is a perspective view showing the application of the device used in connection with a canopy passage-way inclosure.

` Fig. 4 is an enlarged detail view of the hinged portion with portions of the abutting extensions broken away.

Fig. 5 is a modified form of the upright supports showing the device for vertically elevating or lowering the canopy extension. Referring more in detail to the drawing 1 designates the upright support of an ordinary canopy passageway inclosure framing, connected by the 'arch v2 and the union'.

.The ends of the arch 2 are connected to the upright supports 1 by. means', of the Y-bends t to which are attached the vertical supports 5. The vertical supports 5 are divided into two sections and are united by means of thel hinges G secured to the :said vertical supports Vby the' bolts 7 and the nuts 8.

T he upper ends of the vertical siipportsh` are providedwith the Ts 9 into `the upper ends ofl which are secured the ends of the rear arch 10.

Secured in the `Ts 9 and ext-ending for-v wardlyand at right-angleswith respect to the vertical supports 5, are the sleeves 11 into which are fitted the forwardly extending members 12 in a manner to permit horizontal adjustment of the said members 12 by means of the set screws 13.

The outer ends of the forwardly extending members 12 are provided with the elbows 14 to which are secured the ends ofthe front arch 15.

The front arch 15 and the rear arch 10 are provided with the unions 16 and 17 respectively to facilitate the assembling and disassembling of the framing.

Braces 18, secured at one end to the vertical supports 5 above the hinges 6 and at the other to the sleeves 11, are provided to rigidly support the structure while in its eX- tended position.

As illustrated in Fig. 4f, the abutting ends 19 and 26, of the hinged portions of the vertical supports 5, serve as a stop and will hold the structure in its properly extended position.

vThe whole framing, including the rearv end opening 23, is provided with a flexible cover 20, as shown in Fig. 8, .preferably of the same material as is used for the passageway inclosure 21 with which the canopy eX- tension is used.

Any suitable hoist (not shown) including pulleys, ropes, etc., or any other mechanical equivalent may be employed for tilting the canopy extension, when not in use, to the position indicated in dotted lines in Fig. 1,

or when it is desired to only partially tilt same to permit vehicles of greater height to pass thereunder.

In the modification, shown in Fig. 5, the vertical supports 22, above the hinges 6, are dividedV and the sleeves 24 are provided to permit vertical adjustment of the device by means of the Set screws 25.

The whole framing structure being constructed preferably from standard pipe and fittings, it will be obvious that the same may be readily and quickly assembled or taken apart and will occupy but a small space when stored away.

From the foregoing description taken in connection with the accompanying drawing, the advantages of the construction and the method of operation will be readily apparent to those skilled in the art to which theV invention appertains, and while describing the principle of operation together with the device which is now considered to be the best embodiment thereof, it is to be understood that the device shown is merely illustrative and that various changes in the form, proportions and the minor details of construction may be resorted to without departing from the principle er sacricing any of the advantages of the invention as defined in the appended claims.

What I claim as new and desire to secure by Letters Patent is l. In combination with the vertical rods of one end of a canopy passage inclosure of the class described, an extension canopy comprising a rear arch section including two part supports detachably connected to the tops of said rods, hinges connecting the parts together, a front arch section adjustably connected to the rear arch section and a covering for both sections.

2. In combination with the vertical rods of a canopy passage inclosure of the class described, an extension canopy comprising a rear arch section including two part supports detachably connected to the tops of said rods, hinges connecting the parts together in alinement, tubes extending horizontally from certain of said parts and a front arch section having portions slidable in said tubes, thumb screws mounted in the tubes adapted to bind against said portions and a covering for the sections.

In testimony whereof I aiiiX my signature in the presence of two witnesses.

JOHN J. MAMAUX.

Witnesses:

.JENNIE JONES,

JAS. R. SNYDER.

Copies of this patent may be obtained for ve cents each, by addressing the Commissioner of Patents,

Washington, D. C. 

